Troy, VA—Bio-Cat Inc. is sponsoring a clinical trial at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) intended to investigate the efficacy of a digestive enzyme blend that aims to improve protein digestion and gastrointestinal tolerance. The trial will examine a mixture of six fungal enzymes, referred to as BC-006, as...
FTC has ordered more than 20 marketers to immediately stop making baseless claims that their products and ‘therapies’ can treat or prevent COVID-19, according to a press release. In the cease-and-desist demands, FTC noted that violators could be hit with monetary penalties under the COVID-19 Consumer Protection Act passed by...
Hollis, NH—The frozen Greek cuisine brand, Yaya's Garden, has announced that they have received the Non-GMO Project Verification seal for all brand products. "While the products have always been 100% Non-GMO within our Greek manufacturing practices, we're so grateful to have the seal of authentication," shared Colin Tuthill, President of...
Boulder, CO—Purely Elizabeth has closed a $50m Series B financing round, led by the SEMCAP Food & Nutrition Division, which was joined by Swander Pace Capital and Fresh Del Monte. Over the last five years, Purely Elizabeth has grown with a 55% CAGR. The company has nearly doubled its retailer...
A green Mediterranean diet may help slow age-related brain atrophy, according to a new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The DIRECT PLUS 18-month-long randomized control trial included 284 participants, who were divided into three groups according to diet: a healthy dietary guidelines group, a Mediterranean diet...
Monterey, CA—Organic fresh produce grew sales by 5.5% in 2021, topping $9 billion for the first time and outpacing conventionally grown produce in year-over-year gains in both sales and volume. That’s according to the 2021 Organic Produce Performance Report, released by Organic Produce Network and Category Partners. The report notes...
Secaucus, NJ—Lycored’s branded Lycomato tomato extract may help protect the skin from oxidative stress, according to a new study published in Antioxidants. Researchers in Israel exposed human dermal fibroblasts to oxidative stress, which led to cell death and decreased pro-collagen secretion—but pre-treatment with Lycomato was found to reverse the effects...
Vitamin D supplementation may reduce autoimmune disease incidence, according to a study published in BMJ. The study was part of VITAL (Vitamin D and Omega-3 trial), a five-year-long nationwide, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, which included 25,871 participants. Participants were randomized into four groups: vitamin D treatment; vitamin D placebo; omega-3...
FrieslandCampina Ingredients has released a report detailing five trends set to drive the food, drinks, and supplement industries in 2022, according to a press release. The report, “Shaping the Future of Nutrition,” found that consumers are tackling the stresses of COVID-19 in unexpected ways, including by recognizing a link between...
Des Moines, IA—Kemin Industries has invested in Driftless Extracts LLC, a USDA certified organic hemp producer, processor, and ingredient supplier, according to a press release. [caption id="attachment_87341" align="alignright" width="196"] Driftless Extracts logo. Image courtesy of Kemin Industries.[/caption] As part of the partnership, Kemin Human Nutrition and Health will expand its...
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